jmcdow2792Nov 21, 2014

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Wish it would also be reported if these children were also 'at risk' with other very extenuating illnesses that made catching the flu very dangerous. Do not think very many people die from the flu if they were healthy when they contacted it. Seems like a scare tactic to me - yes, I do take it seriously, but please give 'all' facts!

— Posted by luvstoQ

I hope you never have to see for yourself that it is not a scare tactic. Some have seen it and it is very very sad.

USMC VetNov 21, 2014

Awww, prayers for their loved ones.

Thomas HannanNov 21, 2014

GLARG - There are treatments and it doesnt result in death in 50% within one week of showing symptoms.

So not the same thing at all."

Umm... treatments, huh? Can you tell me what treatment is used? And, Ebola does not kill 50% within one week.

Kenny DunnNov 21, 2014

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Earlier this year (2014) the CDC published a report documenting an influenza outbreak which occurred among fully vaccinated navy personnel aboard the USS Ardent, a U.S. Navy minesweeper moored in San Diego, California while conducting training.

— Posted by Chris Chappell

What's your point? That the vaccine is not a 100% protection against flu? It never can be but it does help.

luvstoQNov 21, 2014

Wish it would also be reported if these children were also 'at risk' with other very extenuating illnesses that made catching the flu very dangerous. Do not think very many people die from the flu if they were healthy when they contacted it. Seems like a scare tactic to me - yes, I do take it seriously, but please give 'all' facts!

glargNov 21, 2014

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Kills tens of thousands of Americans every years, is communicable by air, has caused worldwide pandemics in the past that killed millions. You're 100% right. Flu and Ebola aren't the same thing at all. Flu is far more dangerous to Americans than Ebola is or ever will be.

— Posted by raleighboy524

Ah, no.

Ebola doesnt have as high a body count because it isnt here in comparable numbers.

Even a large modern hospital is going to be able to care for at most 10 or so cases. If we ever had hundreds of cases going on at a time we couldnt be able to do effective containment and the death rate would quickly surpass flu.

The death rate from flu is 0.06%. Ebola is 50-70%. And Ebola kills within a week to 10 days. IF you dont see the difference you are being obtuse.

raleighboy524Nov 21, 2014

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There are treatments and it doesnt result in death in 50% within one week of showing symptoms.

So not the same thing at all.

— Posted by glarg

Kills tens of thousands of Americans every years, is communicable by air, has caused worldwide pandemics in the past that killed millions. You're 100% right. Flu and Ebola aren't the same thing at all. Flu is far more dangerous to Americans than Ebola is or ever will be.

glargNov 21, 2014

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What, no calls for a massive quarantine? I can't believe it!

— Posted by raleighboy524

There are treatments and it doesnt result in death in 50% within one week of showing symptoms.

So not the same thing at all.

Kathryn AdamsNov 21, 2014

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the flu vaccine does not work and can kill you as well

— Posted by Chris Chappell

Site your sources, please.

raleighboy524Nov 21, 2014

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Earlier this year (2014) the CDC published a report documenting an influenza outbreak which occurred among fully vaccinated navy personnel aboard the USS Ardent, a U.S. Navy minesweeper moored in San Diego, California while conducting training.